NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 20
Question: Mycorrhizae are the example of
Options:
A) Mutualism
B) Fungistasis
C) Amensalism
D) Antibiosis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Mycorrhizae are a symbiotic association between fungi and the roots of plants, where both organisms benefit from the relationship. The fungi help the plant absorb water and nutrients, particularly phosphorus, while the plant provides the fungi with carbohydrates produced through photosynthesis. This mutually beneficial relationship is an example of mutualism.